Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference
Speaker Presentations - April 3, 2007
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| 8:00 - 9:30 | General Session Keynote Presentations: |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 | Tech Showcase - Pinnacle CNG, the State-of-the-Art Turnkey Solution to Fueling Patrick Brown, Pinnacle CNG Company >> Download File |
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| 9:30 - 10:00 | Tech Showcase - Recent Developments in the Prometheus Energy Supply Chain, Implications to CA’s LNG Vehicle Fuel Market Matt Barclay, Prometheus Energy >> Download File |
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| 9:45 - 11:15 | Session 1: Road Show: Medium- and Heavy-duty Product Preview Interest is growing in incorporating alternatively fueled and powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles into fleets. For many fleets, growing demand means finding solutions to fuel cost instability and supply disruptions. Regulations are also forcing fleets to devote precious time to researching what vehicles are available today to meet new requirements. This session showcases vehicle options and provides relevant information on how to buy down the costs. Moderator: Ruth Horton, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Tom Bartley, ISE Corporation >> Download File Bill Boyce, Cummins Westport >> Download File Dean McGrew, Azure Dynamics >> Download File Roger Slotkin, Odyne Corporation >> Download Presentation Ben Vandergriend, Kenworth Truck Company >> Download File Thomas Webb, BAE Systems >> Download File |
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| 9:45 - 11:15 | Session 2: Rest Assured: Idle Reduction Technology Saves Money While You Sleep A recent survey of trucking companies, representing 55,000 trucks, shows that demand for idle reduction technologies will continue to grow. Respondents estimate they’ll spend $56 million on idle reduction technologies by 2010. While initial costs are high, the environmental and fuel savings benefits are tough to resist. Experts representing users, policymakers and OEMs discuss why the technology is here to stay. Moderator: Brian Sisco, Southern California Edison David Chen, California Air Resources Board Jeff Kim, Shurepower Stacy Putnam, ICF International >> Download File |
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| 9:45 - 11:15 | Session 3: Road Show: Small Volume Manufacturers' Product Preview Small Volume Manufacturers (SVMs) have greatly expanded the alternative fuel vehicle options available to fleets. Their EPA-certified systems are available for a wide range of applications including light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, vans, SUVs, and heavy-duty engines for specialty vehicles. SVM experts offer information on everything you need to know to cost-effectively expand your AFV fleet options. Moderator: Leo Thomason, AFVi Bill Calvert, BAF Technologies >> Download File Carl Lawrence, Hybrids Plus >> Download File Rob Mercer, IMPCO Technologies Rebecca Royer, Baytech Corporation >> Download File |
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| 9:45 - 11:15 | Session 4: Business Climate: Making the Case for Alternative Fuels & Technologies Which alternative fuel is best for you? We’ve invited representatives from each alternative fuel/advanced technology association to answer that question. Passion, humor and a bit of rowdiness make this an unforgettable learning experience. Persuasive skills alone won’t rule the day. An alternative fuel scholar is the ultimate arbiter as both moderator and “gong” master. Join this boisterous group for an education you won’t forget. Moderator: Robert Larsen, Argonne National Laboratory Brian Feehan, Propane Education & Research Council >> Download File Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board Rich Kolodziej, NGVAmerica Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum Robert White, Ethanol Promotion Information Council >> Download File Brian Wynne, Electric Drive Transportation Association |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Tech Showcase - Hydrogen and Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Equipment | |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Tech Showcase - The Promise of Electric Transportation | |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 | Tech Showcase - Why Waste-To-Fuels Makes Dollars and Eco-Sense | |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 | Tech Showcase - The Life-Cycle Cost Advantage of NGVs in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets | |
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| 11:30 - Noon | Tech Showcase - How to Reduce Air Pollution and Dependence on Foreign Oil Curtis Wright, Biotane Biodiesel >> Download File |
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| 11:30 - Noon | Tech Showcase - GM E-Flex System/Chevrolet Volt Concept Vehicle | |
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| Noon - 12:30 | Tech Showcase - Plug-in Partners National Campaign for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles | |
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| Noon - 12:30 | Tech Showcase - Natural Gas Vehicles: America’s Best Kept Secret | |
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| 12:30 - 1:00 | Tech Showcase - Safe, Fast Charge, Long Life Batteries Transform the Alternative Fuel Bob Goebel, Altairnano >> Download File |
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| 12:30 - 1:00 | Tech Showcase - Roush F-150 LPi Propane Truck Brian Feehan, Propane Education & Research Council >> Download File |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 | Session 1: Standard Time: Products to Meet 2007/2010 EPA Regulations EPA regulations for cleaner burning heavy-duty engines become more stringent in 2010. Today, fleets have alternative fuel engine options allowing them to replace engine and fuel systems vs. an entire vehicle replacement. This session looks at those options and more that are available today to meet the 2007 standard and what options will be available for 2010. Moderator: Mike Bolin, Southern California Gas >> Download File Bill Calvert, BAF Technologies >> Download File Dwight Hanson, Cummins Westport >> Download File Jim Moore, Emissions Solutions, Inc. >> Download File Paul Scott, ISE Corporation Richard Turner, Baytech Corporation >> Download File Graham Williams, Westport Innovations >> Download File |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 | Session 2: Change of Pace: Practical Ways to Build An Alternative Fuel Fleet Incorporating alternative fuels into the daily fleet and infrastructure operations of your company requires an understanding of the ways in which the fuel and the vehicles are similar and different from the rest of your fleet. This introductory session addresses the key steps you need to take to actually introduce alternative fuels and vehicles into your fleet, including implementation strategy, vehicle compatibility, facility assessment, vendor selection, technician/driver training, and fueling facility needs. Moderator: Greg Newhouse, San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition Gary Funk, Camp Pendleton Marine Base >> Download File Dan Hyde, City of Las Vegas >> Download File Dan Kratz, GE Fleet >> Download File Allen Mitchell, Snohomish County, Washington >> Download File Sam Swearngin, City of Kansas City |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 | Session 3: Soy To The World: Biodiesel Fleet Considerations Global biodiesel use is growing as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other particulate matter. But what about the NOx issue? New research may change thinking on how biodiesel impacts NOx. Fleets considering biodiesel will also hear about purchase and supply, fuel quality and blending and deployment of biodiesel. Technical experts and end-users will be on hand to share their knowledge and experiences with biodiesel and a newcomer in the fuel supply, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Moderator: Kent Bullard, Channel Islands National Park Steve Howell, National Biodiesel Board Robert Kec, Western States Petroleum Dan Sanker, CaseStack |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 | Session 4: Road Show: OEM Product Preview Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are producing growing numbers of vehicles that use alternative fuels and advanced technologies resulting in fuel cost savings, environmental benefits, and credits and incentives for fuels and vehicles. OEMs highlight the emissions, fuel economy and financial benefits that are part of their new model year vehicles. Moderator: Annalloyd Thomason, AFVi Annabel Cook, American Honda Motor Company Scott Heyer, Toyota Motor Sales >> Download File Gerald Koss, Ford Motor Company Mike McGarry, General Motors Corporation >> Download File Jim Snider, DaimlerChrysler/GEM >> Download File >> Download Video |
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| 1:00 - 1:30 | Tech Showcase - Fleet Manager’s Guide to CNG Refueling Infrastructure Peter Crowe, Gas Equipment Systems, Inc. >> Download File |
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| 1:00 - 1:30 | Tech Showcase - An Inconvenient Truth Presentation | |
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| 1:30 - 2:00 | Tech Showcase - Odyne Corporation’s Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | |
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| 2:00 - 2:30 | Tech Showcase - The Westport LNG System for Heavy-Duty Trucks | |
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| 2:00 - 2:30 | Tech Showcase - Myths on Converting your Vehicles to Ethanol | |
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| 2:30 - 3:00 | Tech Showcase - American Honda's "Good, Better, Best, Ultimate" - Moving Up the Energy Hierarchy | |
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| 2:30 - 3:00 | Tech Showcase - Plug-in to the Buzz - Mining the Blogosphere for Insights on Alternative Fuel Vehicles & Technology Bill Stephenson, Nielsen BuzzMetrics >> Download File |
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| 3:00 - 3:30 | Tech Showcase - Baytech CNG and Propane Vehicles and Engines Rebecca Royer, Baytech Corporation >> Download File |
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| 3:00 - 3:30 | Tech Showcase - Marketing Ethanol to the Consumer Robert White, Ethanol Promotion & Information Council (EPIC) >> Download File |
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| 3:30 - 4:00 | Tech Showcase - Biogas and the Bowerman Landfill Robert Distassio, Orange County Fire Dr. Don Gongaware, Prometheus Energy >> Download File |
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| 3:30 - 4:00 | Tech Showcase - Advanced CNG, LPG and Hydrogen Conversion Solutions for North American Vehicles Markus Wenzel, ECO Fuel Systems >> Download File |
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| 4:00 - 5:30 | Session 1: Road Show: Electric Vehicle OEM Product Preview Electric vehicles are enjoying a resurgence of interest in the past few years. The light, fuel efficient and very quiet vehicles are available for purchase in a wide variety of applications. AFVi is pleased to present for the first time, a product preview from participating manufacturers of low speed electric vehicles. Come and see what’s new, both in terms of product and the wide-range of applications for your fleet. Moderator: Jonathan Overly, East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition Nick Banks, Dynasty Electric >> Download File Dan Elliot, Phoenix Motorcars >> Download File Rick Kasper, DaimlerChrysler/GEM >> Download File Gary Starr, ZAP >> Download File Bill Williams, ZENN Motor Company |
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| 4:00 - 5:30 | Session 2: Starry - Eyed: Ed Begley, Jr. & Larry Hagman Share Sustainable Visions The red carpet practically turned green at this year’s Academy Awards given all of the swooning of some of Hollywood’s finest over the more than thirty alternative fuel vehicles that were there. Green is a comfortable color for both of our celebrities. Ed Begley, Jr. and Larry Hagman both shared a commitment to protecting the planet long before it was in vogue. Each will share their stories about lifestyle changes they’ve made to lessen their environmental footprints. Moderator: Rick Ruvolo, Conference Planning Committee |
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| 4:00 - 5:30 | Session 3: What Is Old Is New Again: Clean Diesel Retrofits The economic and emissions advantages of retrofit or vehicle replacement can be significant for fleets with older technology diesel engines. Learn about technology and funding options to help fleets buy new, low-emissions vehicles; repower with lower-emissions engines; retrofit with exhaust systems to reduce nitrogen oxides; and how to use lower-emissions fuels. Moderator: Colleen Crowninshield, Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalition Michael Coates, Diesel Technology Forum >> Download File Michael Mann, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 >> Download File Janea Scott, Environmental Defense >> Download File Rick Teebay, Los Angeles Department of Public Works |
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| 4:00 - 5:30 | Session 4: New Lease on Life: Funding Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets Fuel and high emissions costs can overwhelm tight budgets. But, strapped fleets have new funding options to significantly help in replacing old vehicles with cleaner, more fuel efficient models. Come and learn about existing soon-to-be-announced funding opportunities that can save you money. Moderator: Charlie Ker, Westport Innovations Russell Barnett, Town of Smithtown >> Download File Ruth Horton, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority >> Download File Matt Payne, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency >> Download File Dean Saito, South Coast Air Quality Management District >> Download File |
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| 4:00 - 4:30 | Tech Showcase - Hythane in Today’s Environment Roger Marmaro, Hythane Company, LLC >> Download File |
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